OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Around 40 expectant military mothers attended a large-scale baby shower in Oak Grove, each being gifted a “Shower in a Box” with postpartum and newborn essentials. The event celebrated these new parents while fostering connection and community.
In partnership with the non-profit Operation Shower, the Centinel Community Fund sponsored the event. They are one of the nation’s leaders in military housing and community development, managing more than 4,450 homes for military families at Fort Campbell. Together, the two organizations have hosted more than a dozen baby showers and honored more than 500 military mothers and families, according to a news release.
“For military moms who are expecting a baby and whose partners are deployed, and especially those who are active duty themselves, the impending arrival of a child can be both exciting and stressful. Whether they are serving on the front lines or doing everything at home that enables their loved ones to proudly serve our country, these remarkable women deserve our love, our gratitude and an opportunity to celebrate this wonderful milestone together,” said Operation Shower Founder and Chief Shower Officer LeAnn Morrissey. “We truly appreciate Centinel’s longstanding support and generosity, which made this special shower possible.”
On July 29 at Valor Hall Event Center, pregnant active-duty services members along with spouses or partners of deployed soldiersat Fort Campbell joined together for the celebration. Each “Shower in a Box” was packed with high quality donated items from companies including Centinel Community Fund, Banz, Diaper Genie, Angelcare, Skip Hop, Selah James, Tullabee and Nemah. Along with the gifts, they were able to spend quality time with other expectant mothers and build connections on base…